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The Borough of Madison and the Madison Volunteer Ambulance Corps will be hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, July 30th 2013 from 1pm until 7pm at the Madison Volunteer Ambulance Corps building at 29 Prospect St. here in Madison. Click http://www.rosenet.org/uploads/10/madisonblooddrive.pdf for more information

The Madison Health Department has limited doses of 2012-2013 seasonal flu vaccine still available. Vaccination against influenza infection is recommended for all who are six months of age and older with no medical contraindicaton to the vaccine. The cost is $25.00 and appointments are advised.
Vaccine vouchers are also available for those over the age of 18 years who are uninsured and cannot afford to pay the fee. Call Madison Health Department at 973 593-3079 x 1 to schedule an appointment or for additional information.

The State Rabies lab has informed the Madison Health Department that the fox that attacked two residents on May 3, 2012 tested positive for rabies. Residents with outdoor pets should be careful to check their pets for bite marks or signs of a confrontation with a wild animal. If a pet has encountered a wild animal, the owners should contact the Madison Health Department and their veterinarian immediately.
For more information, see: http://www.rosenet.org/gov/health/pages/rabies

Women's Cancer Screening: a comprehensive check-up for adult women residents over age 18.
Wednesday, November 16, 9:00 a.m. until early afternoon. Must make an appointment at 973-593-3079 x 1 after October 20. Free to those on Medicare, $30.00 for all others. Open to all residents of Madison including live in household employees, those without health insurance coverage, etc.

Flu shots for Madison residents over age 50 on Thursday, October 13 and Friday October 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Health Department, Madison Civic Center, 28 Walnut Street. Those under age 50 with a chronic disease must bring a physician's note to receive a flu shot. Those on Medicare must bring their card; all are advised to wear short sleeves. Persons without Medicare coverage will be charged for their immunization.

Madison Health Department nurses, Flo Rice and Marlene Dolan,attending the 45th National Immunization Conference March 27-31 in Washington, DC. More than 1500 attendees from around the U.S. and beyond participated in various workshops and plenary sessions. Rice and Dolan presented posters describing their vaccine efforts in Madison and contracting communities. Support for this activity was provided through preparedness grant funding.

"Take Control of Your Health": Workshops for people with long-term health conditions. This free series will help people learn to manage their symptoms, develop healthy eating and exercise habits, communicate with health care providers, feel better and enjoy life. Classes each Monday from March 7 - April 11, 12:30 - 3:00 p.m. at the Madison Civic Center, 28 Walnut Street. Space limited and registration is required by calling 973-593-3095. Presented by Skylands RSVP, the Volunteer Resource Center and NORWESCAP in partnership with the Madison Senior Center and the Madison Health Department.